For years, SSL VPNs were the go-to remote access solution for small and mid-sized businesses. But that era has ended. The truth is, SSL VPN technology hasn’t kept pace with modern cybersecurity threats, cloud architectures, or the way remote teams actually work today.
MSPs that continue to rely on SSL VPNs are not just managing outdated infrastructure; they’re inheriting unnecessary risk, complexity, and cost.
The good news? Remote WorkForce offers a simple, modern option that eliminates SSL’s vulnerabilities, simplifies management, and positions your clients for a smooth future upgrade to Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA).
Why SSL VPN No Longer Makes Sense
Outdated Security Model
SSL VPNs depend on legacy protocols riddled with known vulnerabilities. In fact, SSL VPN appliances from leading vendors, including Fortinet, SonicWall, and Palo Alto, have been repeatedly exploited in real-world breaches. Patching helps, but the core issue remains: SSL VPNs rely on aging encryption frameworks and static architectures that weren’t built for today’s cloud-connected world.
Constant Maintenance and Patching
Every SSL VPN deployment demands ongoing firmware updates, hardware monitoring, and hands-on troubleshooting. Each patch cycle introduces downtime, potential configuration errors, and added IT overhead. For MSPs, that means wasted hours and diminished profitability.
Hardware-Dependent and Hard to Scale
Traditional SSL VPNs require expensive on-premises appliances with fixed capacity. When clients grow, you need to plan and pay for new hardware, manually configure capacity, and manage performance bottlenecks.
Limited Multi-Network Capabilities
SSL VPNs were designed for a single-network world. In contrast, most modern businesses use multiple environments: on-premises servers, AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. SSL VPNs struggle to route traffic intelligently across these networks, often requiring manual reconfiguration for every environment.
Poor User Experience
Remote users expect seamless, always-on connectivity from anywhere, on any device. SSL VPNs often fail here, producing unstable connections, inconsistent performance, and limited device support.
Why Remote WorkForce Cloud VPN Is the Modern Replacement
Remote WorkForce VPN eliminates every major limitation of SSL VPNs while providing all the capabilities today’s MSPs need to manage secure, efficient client networks.
Modern Cloud-Based Security
Remote WorkForce uses next-generation, cloud-native security protocols with built-in real-time malware protection and automatic threat updates. No manual patching. No hardware. No downtime. Security stays current without any MSP intervention.
Zero Hardware, Zero Hassle
Deploy Remote WorkForce in hours, not weeks. Because it’s fully cloud-based, there’s no appliance to buy, no firmware to manage, and no hardware limits. Scaling from 10 to 1,000 users happens automatically.
Multi-Network Intelligence
Unlike SSL’s basic “tunnel everything” model, Remote WorkForce features intelligent multi-network routing. It automatically discovers and optimizes connections across on-premises networks and cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, and GCP, without manual configuration.
Lower Total Cost of Ownership
Remote WorkForce eliminates hardware purchases, support contracts, and licensing headaches. With simple, per-user monthly pricing and no long-term commitments, MSPs can deliver predictable costs and clear ROI to their clients.
Simplified Management
Remote WorkForce’s intuitive cloud console is designed for non-technical administrators, enabling quick onboarding and zero-touch management. Automated updates ensure clients always run the latest version, with no IT intervention required.
Built for MSPs
Remote WorkForce is natively multi-tenant, allowing MSPs to manage all clients from a single dashboard. White-label options, centralized reporting, and built-in training and support make Remote WorkForce an MSP-friendly platform that grows with your business.
A Seamless Path to ZTNA
The move from SSL VPN to Remote WorkForce is a strategic step toward Zero Trust security. Every Remote WorkForce deployment is ZTNA-ready. MSPs can “flip the switch” when clients are ready, transforming VPN connections into identity-based, Zero Trust access without ripping and replacing infrastructure.
With Remote WorkForce, you can modernize remote access today and future-proof your clients’ environments for tomorrow’s cybersecurity needs.
Why MSPs Must Lead
Most SMB clients won’t come to you asking for a VPN replacement. They trust their MSP to lead. That’s why it’s critical to explain the reality: SSL VPNs are now a liability, not an asset. MSPs that proactively migrate clients to Remote WorkForce VPN will not only protect them from evolving cyber threats but also streamline operations and open the door to new service revenue.
The Bottom Line
SSL VPNs were built for a different era. They can’t keep up with the cloud, remote work, or today’s advanced cyber threats. For MSPs, maintaining SSL VPNs means absorbing unnecessary risk, complexity, and cost.
Remote WorkForce Cloud-Based VPN delivers everything SSL promised: secure remote access, easy management, and affordable scalability, but without the vulnerabilities, hardware headaches, or maintenance burden.
It’s time to close your SSL vulnerabilities for good. Modernize your clients’ remote access with Remote WorkForce VPN, the simple, secure, cloud-native replacement that’s ready for Zero Trust.